At that very moment, time seemed to freeze. The Three-Tomoe Sharingan in Sasuke Uchiha's eyes, which had originally been rotating slowly and gradually changing shape, suddenly seemed to be driven by a mysterious and powerful force, completing its transformation at an astonishing speed.
The originally dull pupils instantly burst into dazzling light, like the brightest stars in the night sky, making it impossible to look directly at them—this was the legendary Mangekyo Sharingan!
However, the awakening of such immense power did not come without a price.
Seeing Itachi once again slaughter his family with his own hands, the profound guilt, helplessness, and pain surged into Sasuke's heart like a tidal wave, nearly crushing his spirit completely.
Every drop of blood struck his fragile heart like a heavy hammer, driving him almost insane.
And when Naruto tragically died before his eyes, the last thread of reason in Sasuke's heart snapped as well.
The countless moments he had shared with Naruto flashed repeatedly before his eyes. They had laughed together, fought together, and chased their dreams together...
But now, that figure who had always been filled with sunshine and hope had vanished from this world forever.
"Itachi! This is all because of you! You destroyed everything I had! I'll definitely kill you!!!"
Sasuke's face twisted into a hideous mask of extreme rage and hatred. He roared hoarsely, his eyes bloodshot, his entire body like a beast that had lost control as he lunged recklessly toward Itachi.
By now, he had completely lost himself. Only one thought remained in his heart: kill Itachi, avenge his clan, and avenge Naruto!
Itachi stood quietly, watching the nearly crazed Sasuke charge toward him. A complicated emotion flashed through his eyes—guilt, as well as helplessness.
Sasuke saw it all.
Sasuke could not help throwing his head back